CENTRAL COAST FOOTBALL

What CENTRAL COAST FOOTBALL does

Central Coast Football (CCF) is a not-for-profit football (soccer) association founded in 1963 and headquartered at Pluim Park, Lisarow, NSW, Australia. As the sole delegated authority for football on the Central Coast under Football Australia and Football NSW, CCF administers organized competitions across all age groups and skill levels, serving approximately 15,000 registered players across 24 affiliated clubs and overseeing roughly 650 games per weekend. The organization's product portfolio includes the Men's Premier League (Battlewin Premier League), Women's Premier League (SIG Women's Premier League), Men's Division One, Youth Competitions (U12-U18), the Margin Cup pre-season tournament, and CCFives summer 5-a-side. Supporting infrastructure includes the MyCompApp competition management platform (web and mobile), and Pluim Park featuring FIFA-certified Ligaturf synthetic turf for 5-a-side competition.

CCF operates on a community-led, multi-stream revenue model: player registration fees (ranging from $100 for U5-U7 to $160 for seniors in 5-a-side, with winter season fees processed via clubs through PlayFootball), coaching accreditation courses (MiniRoos free, Foundation of Football $100, C Diploma $1,050, Goalkeeping $100), referee course fees ($135 post-course registration), referee match fees ($30-$110 per match), hospitality and venue operations at Pluim Park, and corporate sponsorship from naming rights and major partners including Scribal International Group, Battlewin Sports, Wyong Leagues Group, Hawkesbury Brewing, Summit Sport, PILA, Unity Bank, and Blueprint Podiatry. Distribution is conducted through a 24-club affiliate network, 30+ venues, the MyCompApp digital platform, and the Football Australia-mandated PlayFootball national registration system. The customer base comprises four primary segments: individual players (youth through senior), volunteer and accredited coaches, accredited referees, and the affiliated clubs themselves, with no single customer dominating the revenue mix.

Name

CENTRAL COAST FOOTBALL

Legal name

Central Coast Football

Website

https://ccfootball.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Central Coast Football is a not-for-profit football association founded in 1963 and headquartered in Lisarow, NSW, which governs football on the Central Coast. It administers competitions across all age groups for 15,000+ players and 24 affiliated clubs, managing roughly 650 games per weekend.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Sports Association / Football Competition Administration

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Spectator Sports (71121), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Regional/Continental Confederations & Associations (MPAKAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Association Football (Soccer) Leagues (MPAKAAAA), Amateur & Grassroots Sport Associations (Community/Youth Governing Orgs) (MPAKAFAF)

Keywords

• Grassroots football association
• Community sports competitions
• Football league administration
• Coaching and referee education
• Non-profit sports governance

Headquarters

HQ city

Lisarow

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Player and Member Registration Fees: Individual player registrations collected through clubs and the MyCompApp/PlayFootball platform. Fees vary by age group (U5-U7 $100, Juniors $135, Seniors $160 for 5-a-side; winter season fees also apply). Revenue collected centrally and distributed to affiliated clubs.
2. Referee Fee Management: CCF manages referee payments for matches, with clubs paying match fees. Winter 2026 referee fees range from $30 (U10/U11) to $110 (MPL First Grade) per referee, and $15-$55 for assistant referees.
3. Coaching and Referee Course Fees: Revenue from coaching courses (MiniRoos FREE, Foundation of Football $100, C Diploma $1,050, Goalkeeping $100) and referee courses ($135 registration fee post-course).
4. Hospitality and Venue Operations: Pluim Park is a fully licensed venue with canteen/kiosk operations managed by a Hospitality Manager, generating food and beverage revenue during matches and events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Central Coast Football is a not-for-profit regional football association that administers organized football competitions across the Central Coast of NSW, Australia. It operates senior men's (MPL, Division One), women's (WPL), youth, and 5-a-side leagues, manages a competition technology platform (MyCompApp), and delivers coaching and referee accreditation courses. The organization serves approximately 15,000 players across 24 affiliated clubs from its headquarters at Pluim Park in Lisarow.

Product overview

Central Coast Football (CCF) is a not-for-profit sporting association administering football competitions across the Central Coast region of NSW, Australia. The organization operates a portfolio of competition programs including the MPL (Men's Premier League), Women's Premier League, Division One, Youth Leagues, and CCFives (5-a-side summer league). Supporting infrastructure includes MyCompApp for competition management, coaching accreditation courses, and referee development programs. CCF serves approximately 15,000 players across 24 affiliated clubs, managing ~650 games per weekend from its home ground at Pluim Park.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Battlewin Premier League: Men's Premier League competition naming rights sponsored by Battlewin Sports
• SIG Women's Premier League
• CCFives
• Margin Cup
• MiniRoos

Products and services

• CCFives (Summer 5-A-Side League) Summer 5-a-side football league operated at Pluim Park's all-weather synthetic turf facility (FIFA-certified Ligaturf). Features weekday and weekend divisions, 12-round competition plus finals, with qualified referees. Pricing: U5-U7 $100, Juniors $135, Seniors $160. For grassroots football players on the Central Coast.
• CCF MyCompApp Competition Management Platform Comprehensive competition management application providing fixtures, results, tables, ground closures, team sheet management, and referee availability/appointments. Available via iOS and Android apps and web portal. For players, clubs, referees, and administrators across CCF competitions.
• CCF Coaching Courses Licensed coaching accreditation pathway including MiniRoos Certificate (free, ages 14+), Foundation of Football ($100), C Diploma ($1,050), and Goalkeeping Foundation courses. Delivered at Pluim Park in partnership with Football Australia. For volunteer and professional coaches at community football clubs.
• CCF Referee Courses Level 4 Referee accreditation course (valid 4 years) for match officials. Free training with optional $135 registration fee including full refereeing kit. Offered for ages 13+ with WWCC requirement for those 18+. For aspiring football referees.
• Battlewin Premier League / Scribal International Group Men's Premier League (MPL) Top-tier 10-club senior men's competition featuring 18-round home-and-away season plus finals series at Pluim Park. Sponsorship by Scribal International Group includes $10,000 prize pool for Champions and Premiers, plus Player of the Year and Coach of the Year awards. For senior men's football clubs on the Central Coast.
• SIG Women's Premier League (WPL) 8-club women's top-tier competition with 21-round home-and-away fixture plus finals. Scribal International Group naming rights sponsor with $10,000 prize pool and Player/Coach of the Year awards. For senior women's football clubs on the Central Coast.
• Men's Division One Second-tier senior men's competition with promotion/relegation to MPL. 8-team competition featuring promotion playoffs determining MPL access. For men's football clubs competing below the premier tier.
• Margin Cup Annual pre-season 8-a-side men's tournament at Pluim Park (March). $400 per team entry, $2,000 prize pool. Originally created in 1987, revived after a 20-year hiatus in 2024. For men's football clubs competing in pre-season.
• CCF Youth Competitions (Oporto Youth Leagues) Youth football competitions for boys and girls aged U12-U18, supporting tactical awareness and decision-making development alongside technical skill building. For youth players across the Central Coast.
• CCF Club Network / Club Affiliation Network of 24 affiliated football clubs across the Central Coast region, providing community football pathways from MiniRoos (ages 4-9) through to All Age and Over 35 divisions for men and women. For community football clubs seeking affiliation and competition access.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15,000+ players participated in CCF programs across all age groups
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, major, core and minor.

• Scribal International Group (SIG)flagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerSIG serves as the Naming Rights Partner for both the Men's Premier League (MPL) and Women's Premier League (WPL) competitions. The partnership guarantees $10,000 in prize money for League Champions and Premiers, plus Player of the Year and Coach of the Year awards for both leagues.
• Wyong Leagues GroupmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerWyong Leagues Group is a Major Partner of Central Coast Football. The Group is described as a major employer on the Central Coast and a leader in community life and sporting initiatives.
• Hawkesbury Brewing ComajorGTM or Marketing PartnerHawkesbury Brewing Co is a Major Partner and provider of alcoholic beverages for CCF events including the Margin Cup. They produce a range of beers including Pale Ales, ginger beers, and non-alcoholic options.
• Battlewin SportsmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerBattlewin Sports is a Major Partner and the MPL is named the Battlewin Premier League. Battlewin Sports provides sporting clubs with strapping tapes, medical products, team uniforms, club apparel, sublimated gear, promotional and registration packs, gear bags, and trophies.
• Summit SportmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerSummit Sport is a Major Partner of Central Coast Football. Summit is an Australian brand for sporting equipment innovation since 1991, creating quality sporting equipment for clubs, schools, and fans.
• PILAmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPILA is a Major Partner and one of Australia's largest manufacturers of FIFA regulation-compliant commercial soccer goals. They supply goal posts to major stadiums, elite venues, state football centres, and FIFA World Cup fields. Phone 1300 00 PILA.
• Unity BankcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerUnity Bank sponsors the Central Coast Unity Bank Women's League (2022 data). Unity Bank provides banking services and community support.
• Blueprint PodiatryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBlueprint Podiatry is a Corporate Partner of Central Coast Football, providing podiatry services for athletes.
• Football AustraliaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFootball Australia is the national governing body that delegates authority to CCF for football on the Central Coast. CCF operates under Football Australia's governance framework, uses PlayFootball for registrations, Football Australia Learning Centre for coaching courses, and follows FFA National Program guidelines.
• Football NSWcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFootball NSW is the state governing body for football. CCF operates under FNSW governance, with FNSW providing participant insurance (Gow Gates Insurance Summary), WWCC guidance through the NSW Office of the Children's Guardian, and support contacts.
• Central Coast CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCentral Coast Council works with CCF on the 'Building Better Grounds' initiative to deliver projects that improve sports grounds. The Council also assesses grounds for training closures and match suitability.
• Play By The RulesminorOthersPlay By The Rules is referenced as a support resource for complaints handling, member protection, and safeguarding in sport.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Capital Football: Football governing body for ACT under Football Australia. Comparable smaller-scale regional federation running senior, youth, and women's competitions with member clubs — closest scale-comparable peer to CCF.
• Northern NSW Football: State-level football (soccer) governing body for northern NSW, operating as a regional federation under Football Australia. Directly comparable to CCF in mandate (regional football governance), competition structure (senior leagues, youth, women's), and member base, with similar volunteer-club economics.
• Football Queensland: State-level football governing body for Queensland under Football Australia. Comparable to CCF as a regional federation administering leagues, coaching, and referee pathways, with significantly larger scale (multiple zones/regions).
• Football South Australia: State-level football governing body for South Australia under Football Australia. Comparable mandate administering state-wide competitions, coaching and referee accreditation, and affiliated club networks.
• Football Victoria: State-level football governing body for Victoria. Directly comparable regional federation under Football Australia, administering metropolitan and regional leagues, coaching courses, and referee development.
• Football Tasmania: State-level football federation for Tasmania. Smaller-scale regional federation comparable to CCF in operating leagues, coaching courses, and referee programs with a community-football focus.
• Football West: State-level football governing body for Western Australia. Comparable regional federation under Football Australia, running senior and youth leagues, coaching pathways, and member club networks.
• Football NSW: State-level governing body that CCF operates under. Operates as a regional/state football association administering competitions, providing insurance, and overseeing member associations including CCF — directly comparable mandate and services at state level.
• Illawarra Football Association: Regional football association covering the Illawarra and South Coast regions of NSW under Football NSW. Direct peer to CCF in scale, mandate, and structure, administering club-based competitions, coaching, and referee pathways for a comparable-sized community.

Broad incumbents

• Football Australia: National governing body for football/soccer in Australia. CCF operates under Football Australia's authority and uses its national registration and learning platforms. While not a direct peer (national vs. regional), FA shapes CCF's mandate, regulation, and platform access.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ccf_football
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCOXDqEXNXyjbVNBw_xMX6Uw
• Facebookfacebook.com/centralcoastfootball
• Instagraminstagram.com/centralcoastfootball
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/central-coast-football

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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